Insights into Platforms & Ecosystems

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to be a driving force in the technological evolution, connecting everything from kitchen appliances to industrial machinery. As we move towards 2024, the landscape of IoT platforms is evolving, with a focus on security, data analytics, and seamless integration across various sectors. Here, we delve into the top 10 IoT platforms that are set to redefine our interaction with technology.

In this insightful episode of Platforms for Future, we had the pleasure of hosting Lukas Lewandowski, the Regional Director at Coursera, to discuss the dynamic landscape of B2B education platforms. Lukas brought over two decades of experience to the conversation, sharing his journey from consulting to leading roles in tech giants like HP and SAP, and eventually moving into the edtech space.

The European B2B logistics landscape is currently experiencing a period of transformative growth, characterized by the emergence of several innovative startups that have achieved unicorn status. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, the need for efficiency and innovation in logistics has become more crucial than ever before. Europe, being at the forefront of this transformation, boasts a number of B2B logistics platforms that are leading the charge in revolutionizing the industry.

In this blog post, we delve into the complex and ever-evolving world of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, guided by insights from our recent podcast with Hans-Michael Kraus of Bosch-Rexroth’s Control X platform. This exploration encompasses the historical development, current state, and future prospects of industrial IoT platforms, highlighting the key challenges, achievements, and trends shaping this dynamic sector.

During our discussion with Philipp Ortwein, CEO and Co-Founder of Instafreight, he shared a great deal of information regarding the impact of a digital platform strategy on a highly fragmented sector.

Platforms are recognized by corporations as a strategic approach to scale and gain business. Platforms, on the other hand, necessitate a new set of abilities and methods in order to succeed, as opposed to traditional ones. There is, however, an obvious mismatch between education and market need.